Jerome vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Bailey mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Jerome and Bailey boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.